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This thread is a continuation of a discussion which started HERE
Current (2020) thread is HERE
FHR properties in other cities are discussed HERE
FHR is the American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts benefit program available with Centurion and Platinum charge cards.
Receive these complimentary benefits with each FINE HOTELS & RESORTS booking:
Current (2020) thread is HERE
FHR properties in other cities are discussed HERE
FHR is the American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts benefit program available with Centurion and Platinum charge cards.
Receive these complimentary benefits with each FINE HOTELS & RESORTS booking:
- Noon check-In, when available
- Room Upgrade upon arrival, when available*
- Daily breakfast for two people
- Guaranteed 4pm late checkout. Additional special benefit unique to each property, such as a $100 food and beverage credit or a massage for two people**
USA cardholder may book online at: americanexpress.com/fhr or call Platinum Travel Service at 1-800-525-3355. Cardholders from other countries can use the same website to see participating properties, but cannot view prices or book. In some countries FHR properties can be booked through the general American Express Travel site.
ARIA Sky Suites
Upgrades: typically to a better view
Breakfast: room service, buffet or cafe, $30 per person, per day
$100 Spa: covers spa treatments (no longer includes salon)
$5.60 resort wifi fee taken off per day
Bellagio
Upgrades: one level typical; sometimes Junior Suite (really just a corner room with a little more space)
Breakfast: 2 X $30 credits per day; Cafe Bellagio, The Buffet, Palio, Cafe Gelato or Pool Cafe
$100 Property Credit - Dining: The Buffet, Cafe Bellagio, FIX, Harvest, LAGO, Lily Bar, Jasmine, Michael Mina or Petossian Bar. Spa or Salon services - no merchandise.
Four Seasons
Upgrades: typically one level
Breakfast: room service or Verandah - $60 a day
$100 Spa: Expensive services doesn't get you far.
Mandarin Oriental
Upgrades: occasional
Breakfast: room service or MOzen, enough to cover std breakfast ($30 per person) but they will charge for excess
$100 Spa: can be used treatments but also just about covers two day passes to the very cool spa
Wifi: $5.00 plus tax of the resort fee is refunded
Palazzo
Upgrades: Strip View
Breakfast: $65 total/day at Grand Lux Cafe (any time) or Room Service
$100 Spa: Not valid for express service, specials, or spa passes (changing to $100 Property credit for all booking starting 2020)
Skylofts at MGM Grand
Upgrades: rare
Breakfast: in room or at The Mansion; no apparent cap
$100 Spa:
Wynn - April 2016
Upgrades: Usually to higher floor if you book resort room and to the next room category in the tower if available if you booked a Tower Suite.
Breakfast: $60 ($30 per person) at any restaurant that serves breakfast including the buffet. Also covers in-room breakfast.
Note:Resort fees are no longer waived for Tower Suites customersWynn
The Buffet - 8-11
Tableau - 7-11:30
Terrace Point Cafe - 6-11
In Room - 5-11
Encore
Lobby Bar and Cafe - 6-11
Jardin - 7-11:30
In Room - 5-11
$100 Spa: Can be used at Wynn or Encore Spa, or either resort's Salon.
$18.99/device/day internet charge removed from bill
If selecting the basic internet charge (May 2017), $5/day is deducted from the resort fee.
Delano - Aug 2019
FHR amenity is $100 spa credit, excludes salon services (e.g. haircut), merchandise, and products.
Spa adds a 20% service fee on all services.
Daily $60 ($30 x 2 people) credits only for Della's (open 6am-2pm)
Room service specifically excluded.
Resort Fee: $41.95 plus tax, minus a $5 wifi credit (about $40 total)
FHR Experience Las Vegas Hotels only (2015 - 2019)
#496
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: LAX, LGB, SNA
Programs: AA EXP OWE, DL DM ST+, AS MVPG, UA, BA, WN CP, Hyatt E, Ritz Plat, HH GM
Posts: 3,185
#497
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Toronto
Programs: Aeroplan, Airmiles, RBC Rewards, British Airways Avios, American Airlines Aadvantage
Posts: 47
Does the Aria have a resort fee because you'll get a $5.00 potentially off the resort fee per day (to cover wifi/internet) which is included in all FHR bookings.
#498
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Toronto, Canada
Programs: Delta DM, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond, National EE, AS MVP Gold 75K, AC 75K
Posts: 1,005
For Bellagio,
Do I just charge everything to do room or do they provide vouchers? Also, were there any issues with the hotel accidentally billing the breakfast towards the $100 credit?
Do I just charge everything to do room or do they provide vouchers? Also, were there any issues with the hotel accidentally billing the breakfast towards the $100 credit?
#499
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 343
I had to go to the front desk for checkout to take care of the $100 credit. Issues with it at Bellagio and Delano, they fixed it immediately but it was annoying. Definitely something you should keep an eye on and yes charge everything to your room.
#500
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 13
A simple phone call to the front desk is all that is needed. Your account will show $100 credit and they will apply it to any charges on your account minus tip.
#501
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 10
For Bellagio's free 4th night, I'll be charge four full nights by Amex, and Bellagio will refund my 4th night back at check out? Also will Bellagio charge tax and resort fee as well even if we booked through amex fhr?
Thank you
Thank you
#502
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: AA Million Miler, Mosaic, Delta Platinum
Posts: 1,565
Amex will charge the first night plus tax. You will be charged 4 nights resort fee and the other two paid nights plus tax once you're there. I guess it's possible you won't be charged the resort fee on the free night but I wouldn't count on that.
#503
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Toronto
Programs: Aeroplan, Airmiles, RBC Rewards, British Airways Avios, American Airlines Aadvantage
Posts: 47
I stayed at the Wynn in July and had the 3rd night free as part of a promo. The resort fee was also comp'ed that night too.
#505
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Toronto
Programs: Aeroplan, Airmiles, RBC Rewards, British Airways Avios, American Airlines Aadvantage
Posts: 47
Also covers in-room breakfast.
Wynn
The Buffet - 8-11
Tableau - 7-11:30
Terrace Point Cafe - 6-11
In Room - 5-11
Encore
Lobby Bar and Cafe - 6-11
Jardin - 7-11:30
In Room - 5-11
Personally, i preferred Jardin as it overlooked the pool and the breakfast was pretty great.
#506
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 4
I was able to use the breakfast automatic credit for lunch at Cafe Bellagio back in May. But I did verify that it would be allowed via a phone call to the front desk ahead of time. Could be a YMMV (hopefully not), but I was basically told that I had a $160 food credit (at the stated restaurant options) on my account for the one-night stay.
#507
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 10
I'm going to stay at Bellagio from August 21st to 25th. I booked a fountain view room, but I wonder if i should get a resort room and hope they upgrade me to fountain view room? It's $30 different a night. I stayed at Bellagio mainly because of fountain view, by the way. Also will Wynn's $100 spa credit good toward Salon (hair cut, highlight..)?
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#508
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Toronto
Programs: Aeroplan, Airmiles, RBC Rewards, British Airways Avios, American Airlines Aadvantage
Posts: 47
I'm going to stay at Bellagio from August 21st to 25th. I booked a fountain view room, but I wonder if i should get a resort room and hope they upgrade me to fountain view room? It's $30 different a night. I stayed at Bellagio mainly because of fountain view, by the way. Also will Wynn's $100 spa credit good toward Salon (hair cut, highlight..)?
Yes, the $100 credit can be used at the Salon. I had my haircut there last month and it was taken off the bill (the tip is excluded though. That stays on the room bill)
#509
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Kirkland, WA, USA
Programs: Marriott Gold; LEGO VIP, Amex Platinum, HHonors Gold
Posts: 563
I'm going to stay at Bellagio from August 21st to 25th. I booked a fountain view room, but I wonder if i should get a resort room and hope they upgrade me to fountain view room? It's $30 different a night. I stayed at Bellagio mainly because of fountain view, by the way. Also will Wynn's $100 spa credit good toward Salon (hair cut, highlight..)?
If you'll be unhappy without a fountain view, book a fountain view.